Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of the construction of a flat-roof, single-storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, with rooflights, and all associated site works.

The proposed development will consist of a) removal of existing chimney to side and shed to rear, and b) the construction of a flat-roof single-storey extension to front, c) change to existing roof profile by extending hipped roof to maintain existing ridge height, with new rooflights to side, d) change of material finish on existing dwelling from wet dash to smooth render finish, e) alterations to fenestration to front and rear at first floor level, f) new dormer window to rear roof slope to facilitate attic conversion, g) widening of existing vehicular entrance piers to 3.5m, h) raise height of existing front boundary wall to match neighbouring dwelling, and all associated site works.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Full planning permission is being sought for the following: (i) A proposed increase in child place numbers in existing childare facility from 25 as originally granted full planning permission under planning reference number 4454/09 to 56 child places together with an increase in associated staff numbers in accordance with current Tusla regulations and all ancillary site works; (ii) Retention of the existing single storey prefabricated type structure to the rear of existing childcare facility which is being used in conjunction with this childcare facility.

Planning permission is sought for attic conversion, raising of gable end to change roof profile with Dutch hip roof and dormer projecting window to rear for additional bedroom and all associated site works.

Permission for extension and alterations to existing dwelling, to include - At ground floor: addition of front porch, extend sitting room to front, rear extension to include kitchen/living area with 2 rooflights. At first floor: south-east extension to include: ensuite bedroom, dressing room, rear extension to include: ensuite, dressing room. Attic level to include: 2 bedrooms, shower room, landing, gym. With addition of windows to dining area and master bedroom, with connection to existing services, and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission is sought for the following works - Removal of modern steel windows at either end of the north elevation, and at the west end of the main block and replacement with timber sash windows to match the originals. Retention of existing buttresses to the west end of the south elevation and sundry other minor revisions to the main building facades.